Interview with: Seamus Connolly
All Levels; Interview
Join fiddle scholars Paul Wells and Sally Sommers Smith as they chat with National Heritage Fellow Seamus Connolly about the musicians and personalities that have made Irish traditional music so prominent in America today. Seamus is a storied player, performer, teacher, and collector of Irish music; he will share with us some of his rare recordings and reminiscences of his own musical heroes. Come listen, learn, and ask a question!
Instructor: Seamus Connolly
All Levels; All Instruments
Join Irish-American fiddle legend Seamus Connolly for informal tunes, tales, songs, and refreshment as Fiddle-icious Traditions invades DaVinci’s Restaurant in downtown Lewiston for an evening of music and fun! Saturday, April 18th. 7:00 PM
Instructor: Seamus Connolly
All Levels; All Instruments
Are you mystified by the unspoken rapport that develops in a good informal Irish traditional music session? Seamus Connolly will introduce you to some of the basics: tune types, combinations, etiquette, and some familiar tunes from his vast store of lovely Irish melodies. Learn what makes a tune sound “Irish” and techniques necessary to achieve that sound.
Thank you to our sponsors, who made the first Fiddle-icious Traditions Weekend possible!
Lauren Rioux is enthusiastically sought out for her teaching expertise and leads classes and workshops across the globe. In her private studio, she teaches a delightfully rowdy group of over thirty violinists, violists, and fiddlers. Her online learning community www.JamWithLauren.com provides students the world over with access to her innovative curriculum and inimitable teaching style.
The weekend kicks off with a ‘meet and greet’ gathering on Friday evening. Mingle with other participants and the instructors, ending with a mega jam session.
Participants attend classes throughout the day on Saturday. Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided Saturday and Sunday. You can dance or play for a community contra dance Saturday evening or choose to jam. There will be music discussion panels throughout the day and evening.
Attendees meet for classes again on Sunday morning after breakfast. After lunch, the instructors will present a final concert.
Tuition for 2020:
Please contact us at info@fiddleicioustraditions.com with any questions.
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2020 Artist in Residence
Celebrate traditional music with National Heritage Fellow, Séamus Connolly! Séamus joins the staff of Fiddle-icious Traditions to lend his unique and talented voice to the weekend. You’ll have an opportunity to meet him, ask questions, listen to his stories, and bask in his exemplary playing. Séamus will also be leading a session on Saturday evening. You won’t want to miss this!
